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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What interesting character enters the novel at this point?
(a) The Oran water supply.
(b) The plague itself.
(c) Inspector Clouseau.
(d) Dr Rieux's mother-in-law.

2. What is one aspect of the plague that Dr Rieux considers?
(a) Its history.
(b) Its future.
(c) Its cure.
(d) Its treatment.

3. Why has the journalist Raymod Rambert come to Oran?
(a) To investigate the plague of rats in Oran.
(b) To investigate the welfare of Arabs in Oran.
(c) To research suicide deaths in Oran.
(d) To interview the polic magistrate.

4. Who is Jean Tarrou?
(a) A railway worker.
(b) A government official.
(c) A man of independent means (comfortable income).
(d) A journalist.

5. Why is M. Grand an interesting character?
(a) He has solved a great mystery.
(b) He leads an adventurous life.
(c) He has discovered something amazing hidden in the municipal archives.
(d) His life is not fulfilling, yet there is a mystery about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is M. Grand's job?

2. What reason does Cottard give for his suicide attempt?

3. Who comes with M. Joseph Grand to see Dr Rieux?

4. In what city is the story set?

5. Who questions Cottard?

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